ladder
/ˈlædər/
noun
A tool with steps used to climb up high
“He climbed the ladder to fix the roof.”
סולם
Ladder is a noun in the home & furniture category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "A tool with steps used to climb up high" In Hebrew, ladder translates to סולם.
Example Sentences
- Dad climbed the ladder to hang the Christmas lights on the roof.
- The firefighter used a long ladder to rescue the cat from the tree.
- In the game, you slide down snakes and climb up ladders.
Did You Know? In many cultures, it is considered bad luck to walk under a ladder. This superstition goes back to ancient Egypt, where people believed that a ladder leaning against a wall formed a sacred triangle and walking through it was disrespectful. Ladders have been around for at least 10,000 years!
Common Word Combinations
step ladderrope ladderladder rungladder snake
Related Words
stairsstepsstaircasescaffold
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